Biographies

Mr. Wang Chuan-fu is Executive Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Wang graduated from Central South University of Technology (currently Central South University) in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree majoring in metallurgy physical chemistry, and then graduated from Beijing Non-Ferrous Research Institute in the PRC in 1990 with a master’s degree majoring in metallurgy physical chemistry. Mr. Wang held positions as vice supervisor in Beijing Non-Ferrous Research Institute, general manager in Shenzhen Bi Ge Battery Co. Limited. In February 1995, he founded Shenzhen BYD Battery Company Limited (“BYD Industries”, became BYD Company Limited on 11 June 2002) with Mr. Lv Xiang-yang and took the position of general manager. He is the Chairman, an Executive Director and the President of the Company and is responsible for the general operations of the Group and the development of business strategies for the Group. He is a non-executive director and the chairman of BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited, a director of Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd.) vice chairman of Shenzhen Pengcheng Electric Automobiles Renting Co. Ltd, a director of Tianjin BYD Auto Co., Ltd., chairman of Sheng Shi Xin Di Electric Automobile Service Co., Ltd, an independent director of Renren Inc., a director of South University of Science and Technology of China and a director of BYD Charity Foundation. Mr. Wang, being a technology expert, enjoyed special allowances from the State Council. In June 2003, he was awarded Star of Asia by BusinessWeek. He was awarded with Mayor award of Shenzhen in 2004, “The 2008 CCTV Man of the Year China Economy Innovation Award”, Southern Guangdong Meritorious Service Award in 2011, and Zayed Future Energy Prize Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 and Best Business Leader in China in 2015 etc.

Mr. Wu Jing-Sheng is Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Wu graduated from Anhui Normal University, majoring in Chinese language. He took part in National Examination for Lawyers and obtained qualification as a lawyer from the Department of Justice of Anhui Province in 1992. Mr. Wu also passed the National Examination for Certified Public Accountants and obtained qualification as a PRC Certified Public Accountant in 1995. In July 2006, he graduated from Guanghua School of Management of the Peking University with an MBA. Mr. Wu worked at Guangzhou Youngy Management & Investment Group Company Limited and was responsible for finance and related duties. He joined BYD Industries in September 1995 as its financial manager. He is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and held various positions including a non-executive director of BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited, a director of Tibet Shigatse Zhabuye Lithium High-Tech Co., Ltd., a Supervisor of Qianhai Insurance Exchange Centre (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., the chairman of Shenzhen BYD International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd, a director of Shenzhen Shendianneng Electricity Co., Ltd., chairman of Shenzhen Didi New Energy Vehicle Rental Co., Ltd., chairman of BYD Auto Finance Company Limited, chairman of Energy Storage Power Station (Hubei) Co., Ltd., a director of Shenzhen Easy Charging Technology Co., Ltd., chairman of Nanjing Zhongbei Didi New Energy Vehicle Rental Service Co., Ltd., executive director and general manager of Hangzhou BYD Vehicle Rental Co., Ltd., a director of BYD Charity Foundation.

Mr. He Long is Vice President of BYD Company Limited. Mr. He is a master’s degree holder. Mr. He graduated from Peking University in 1999 and obtained a bachelor’s degree of science in applied chemistry, an LLB and a master’s degree in inorganic chemistry. Mr. He joined BYD Industries in July 1999 and held positions as quality control manager of Division 1 and Division 2, deputy general manager of Division 2 and vice-chairman of Foshan Jinhui Hi-Tech Optoelectronic Material Co., Ltd.. He is a Vice President of the Company, general manager of Division 2, a director of Tibet Shigatse Zhabuye Lithium High-Tech Co., Ltd., a director of Qinghai Salt Lake BYD Resources Development Co., Ltd., and a director of BYD Charity Foundation.

Ms. Li Ke is the Vice President of the Company. Ms. Li graduated from Fudan University in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in statistics. Ms. Li worked at Asia Resources and joined BYD Industries in September 1996. She served various positions including Marketing Manager and General Sales Manager, executive director and chief executive officer of BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited and is a Vice President of the Company and a director of BYD Charity Foundation.

Mr. Lian Yu-bo is VicVice President of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Lian is a master’s degree holder, and a senior engineer. Mr. Lian graduated from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in July 1986, with a bachelor’s degree majoring in aircraft manufacturing engineering. In September 2000, he obtained a professional MBA degree from Nanjing University. Mr. Lian joined the Company in February 2004 and is a Vice President of the Company, chief engineer of the automobile business. He is also a director of Shenzhen DENZA New Energy Automotive Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd., and a director of BYD Charity Foundation.

Mr. Liu Huan-ming is Vice President of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Liu is a master’s degree holder, and a senior engineer. Mr. Liu graduated from Northeastern Institute of Technology (currently known as “Northeastern University”) in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree and later a master’s degree in Metallurgical physics. Mr. Liu worked for the Iron and Steel Institute of Panzhihua Iron and Steel Company in Sichuan and Benxi Iron and Steel Company in Liaoning. He joined BYD Industries in March 1997, currently being a Vice-President of the Company, general manager of Human Resources Office and Department of New Energy Vehicle Direct Sale Management, and a director of BYD Charity Foundation.

Mr. Luo Hong-bin is Vice President of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Luo is a master’s degree holder. Mr. Luo graduated from Air Force Engineering University in 1990, with a master’s degree in computer application. Mr. Luo joined the Company in October 2003. He served various posts including manager of the third Electronics Sub-division of Division 15 and director of the Institute of Electric vehicles. He currently is a Vice President of the Company, general manager of Division 14, president of the Electric Power Research Institute and a director of BYD Charity Foundation.

Mr. Zhang Jin-tao is Vice President of BYD Company limited. Mr. Liu is bachelor’s degree holder, and a senior engineer. Mr. Zhang graduated from Wuhan Institute of Technology (currently known as “Wuhan University of Technology”) in 1982, majoring in casting process and equipment, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. From April 1997 to February 1998, he went to Fukushima Hightech Center in Japan for further study. Mr. Zhang worked for several companies, including state-owned Factory 612, Factory 446 and Monkey King Group Company, and was a member of National Welding Committee for Standardization and Welding Slice Technology Committee, and the vice-chairman of Hubei Province Machinery Manufacturing Technology Association. Mr. Zhang joined BYD Industries in February 2000, holding posts such as manager of Engineering Department, manager of Electric Vehicle Project Department, and general manager of Division 14 and Division 8. He currently is a Vice President of the Company, general manager of Division 17, president of the Truck and Specialized Vehicle Research Institute and director of Hangzhou West Lake BYD New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., director of Beijing Hualin Special Vehicle Co., Ltd. and chairman of BYD Charity Foundation.

Ms. Zhou Ya-lin is Chief Accountant of BYD Company Limited. Ms. Zhou is bachelor’s degree holder. Ms. Zhou graduated from Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics in 1999, with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Ms. Zhou joined BYD Industries in March 1999 and is the Chief Accountant of the Company. She is also the chief financial officer of BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited, a director of Shenzhen BYD Electric Car Investment Co., Ltd., a director of Shenzhen Dicheng New Energy Co., Ltd and a director of Shenzhen Qianhai Green Transportation Co., Ltd., a supervisor of Shenzhen BYD International Financial Leasing Co., Ltd, a director of BYD Auto Finance Company Limited, a supervisor of Hangzhou West Lake BYD New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., a supervisor of Beijing Hualin Special Vehicle Co., Ltd., a supervisor of Xi’an Urban Investment Yadi Automobile Service Limited Liability Company, a supervisor of Shenzhen East Rail Transit Co., Ltd., a director of Qinghai Salt Lake BYD Resources Development Co., Ltd., and a supervisor of BYD Charity Foundation.

Mr. Li Qian is Company Secretary of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Li is master’s degree holder. Mr. Li graduated from Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics in 1997, with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He graduated from Guanghua School of Management of the Peking University with an MBA in July 2016. Mr. Li was the auditor and business adviser of PwC China and Arthur Andersen, respectively, and the securities business representative of ZTE Corporation. Mr. Li joined the Company in August 2005 and is the secretary to the Board and Company Secretary of the Company. He is also a joint company secretary of BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited (stock code: 0285) and a supervisor of Tibet Shigatse Zhabuye Lithium High-Tech Co., Ltd.

Mr. Xia Zuo-quan is Non-Executive Director of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Xia studied computer science in Beijing Institute of Iron and Steel Engineering (now known as University of Science & Technology of Beijing from 1985 to 1987 and he graduated from Guanghua School of Management of Peking University with an MBA in 2007. Mr. Xia worked in the Hubei branch of The People’s Insurance Company and joined BYD Industries in 1997 and held positions as an executive Director and Vice President of the Company. He is a non-executive Director of the Company and chairman of Shenzhen Zhengxuan Investment (Holdings) Co., Ltd, and Beijing Zhengxuan Investment Co., Ltd, a director of Sinocompound Catalysts Co. Ltd. (formerly known as Zhangjiagang Applica Technology Co., Ltd.), a director of Shenzhen UniFortune Supply Chain Service Co., Ltd., chairman of Shenzhen Zhengxuan Venture Capital Co. Ltd., chairman of Annuo Youda Gene Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., a director of Guangdong Beizhi Cepin Network Technology Co., Ltd., independent director of China Baofeng (International) Limited (formerly known as Mastercraft International Holdings Limited), a director of Shenzhen Joint Factoring Co., Ltd., managing partner of Shenzhen Zhengxuan Space IT Development Partnership (Limited Partnership) ) , chairma of Shenzhen Zhengxuan Qianhai Equity Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd, executive (managing) director of Shenzhen Zhengxuan Makerspace Technology Limited, chairman o f Shenzhen Dichuanghui Technology Limited and vice chairman of BYD Charity Foundation.

Mr. Wang Zi-dong is Independent Non-Executive Director of BYD Company Limited. Mr. Wang is bachelor’s degree holder and a senior engineer. Mr. Wang graduated from Beijing Industrial Institute (currently known as Beijing Institute of Technology) in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Mr. Wang has been an independent Director of the Company since September 2014 and now serves as a researcher in China North Vehicle Research Institute, a director of China North Vehicle Research Institute (Battery Test Center of National 863 Electric Vehicle), an independent non-executive director of Cangzhou Mingzhu Plastic Material Co., Ltd and Shenzhen Yinghe Polytron Technologies Inc., and an independent director of Beijing Easpring Material Technology Co., Ltd.

Ms. Zhang Ran is Independent Non-Executive Director of BYD Company Limited. Ms. Zhang is doctoral degree holder and associate professor. Ms. Zhang graduated from Beijing Jiao Tong University in 2002 with a bachelor degree of accountancy and a master degree in economics. She obtained a doctoral degree in accountancy from Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder. Ms. Zhang held positions as a part-time lecturer in Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder, and as an accounting and auditing tax commissioner in Bill Brooks CPA, Boulder, CO, USA. She has been an independent director of the Company since September 2014 and now serves as an associate professor of accounting and doctoral tutor in Guanghua School of Management of Peking University, an independent director of Beijing Novogene Technology Co., Ltd., and an independent director of DMG Entertainment and Media Co., Ltd.

Mr. Zou Fei is Independent Non-Executive Director of BYD Company Limited. He is a doctoral degree holder, chartered financial analyst, member of Chinese Finance Association of America, and expert listed in “Thousand Talents Program” of the Organisation Department of the CPC Central Committee. Mr. Zou graduated from University of Texas in the United States with a master’s degree in economics and a doctorate in finance. Mr. Zou served as a fund manager of American Century Investments and was managing director of the special investment department of China Investment Corporation. He has also served in other capacities including as the former chairman of the board of Chinese Finance Association of America and the former board observer of Noble Group of Singapore. He has been as an independent Director of the Company since September 2014 and now serves as the president of Synergy Capital and an independent director of Delta Dunia Makmur TBK PT in Indonesia. He is also an independent director of China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd.

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